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E497 RRP

1988 Mini Moke

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

36,296 mi
Last recorded36,296 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 1988 Mini Moke50,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE497 RRP
MakeMini
ModelMoke
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2023 36,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor supports corroded by sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor supports corroded by sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor corroded by rear sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

No rear seat belts

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2022 36,244 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Cover fitted to floor

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/ outrigger heavy corrosion by sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

No rear seat belts fitted

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/ outrigger signs of corrosion by sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Ball joint gaiter splitting

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/ sub frame mount signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 36,244 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Cover fitted to floor

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/ outrigger heavy corrosion by sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

No rear seat belts fitted

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/ outrigger signs of corrosion by sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Ball joint gaiter splitting

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/ sub frame mount signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 36,115 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

no rear seat belts fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2020 35,953 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 35,950 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 58,307 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 58,299 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear supports (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn excessive play in top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working front windscreen (3.5 (a))

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2018 58,222 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Moke?

Based on 1,705 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
196
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 56
Stop lamp not working 50
brake recording little or no effort 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 35
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E497 RRP is a 1988 Mini Moke in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1988 Mini Moke models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 50,337 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Moke fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E497 RRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Moke typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 38 years old, this Mini Moke is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E497 RRP registered?

E497 RRP is a 1988 Mini Moke, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E497 RRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E497 RRP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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